Paulo will chair a conversation with architect Francis Kére, under the topic “More With Less: architecture as a social act”. The event will be part of The Forum of the Future, an annual festival held in Porto. The talk will take place on the 8th November 2017, in Rivoli Theatre. here’s a short description taken from the official programme of the event:

In a conversation with the architect and researcher Paulo Moreira, whose work has focused on the architect’s proactive role in underprivileged parts of the world, Francis Kéré will talk about the impact of his works on communities – since his buildings develop skills, embrace new uses and attract further constructions in the surrounding area. His architecture emanates an energy that has an effective impact on the local context and also achieves resonance on a global scale. Sustainable and socially conscious – this is a radically, simple, and yet innovative approach to architecture.

paulo moreira architectures is a porto-based studio, portugal. the practice develops architectural, cultural and research projects for post-boom times. an international team of collaborators is working across portugal and abroad, reimagining the role of architecture today.